ICC names Khanna as new CFO

The International Cricket Council, the
sport’s world governing body, has today appointed Ankur Khanna as its new chief
financial officer.

Khanna is take up the role at the ICC’s
headquarters in Dubai at the end of this month.

He replaces Faisal Hasnain, who resigned
from the role in December and was said to be close to the Board of Control of
Cricket India, which is an influential member of the ICC.

In January, it was reported that Khanna had resigned as chief financial officer of Air Asia, the low-cost airline chain, a role he had held since April last year.

Khanna appeared before the Indian government’s Enforcement Directorate, which oversees economic law in the country, in December over allegations against Air Asia of fraudulent financial transactions and foreign management control.

Prior to joining Air Asia, he had been
regional financial director at Air France, the commercial airline, between 1999
and 2016.

Commenting on Khanna’s appointment, David
Richardson, ICC chief executive David Richardson said: “I am delighted to
welcome someone of Ankur’s pedigree to the ICC. His CV is outstanding, having
provided leadership to culturally diverse teams in a number of multi-national
roles. He has a proven track-record and will make a positive contribution to
our senior team.”

Khanna added: “This is such an exciting
opportunity for me both as a professional and as a huge cricket fan. I am
looking forward to joining the team in Dubai and bring my experience to benefit
the ICC and the rest of the sport around the world.”

Last week, ICC chairman Shashank Manohar submitted
his resignation from the council just eight months into his term.

The Indian became the first elected independent chairman last May, but has stepped down, citing "personal reasons."